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Pair Of Carved Giltwood Oak Architectural Corbels

By Mark Johnson on Jun 10, 2024

A delightful pair of carved Oak corbels, the whole surface expertly carved with scrolls, the front in large swirls reminiscent of the waves rolling in from the sea rolling over and over at the waters edge.  

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Beech high slat back chair Circa 1910

By Mark Johnson on May 11, 2024

This chair stands out with its high slat back design, providing excellent support for the sitter. The curved finishes on the crest rail add a touch of elegance...

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Alabaster Pedestal Stand Circa Early 1900's

By Mark Johnson on Apr 12, 2024

Perfect for sculptures, statues or plants.

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Naïve Oil Painting of Two Horses - Early 1900's

By Mark Johnson on Apr 11, 2024

Really well executed, quite Naïve at the same time and could be of young race horses.

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How To Navigate Life...

By Clare ... on Nov 07, 2022

I was so excited being given this WW1 Compass as my next project for restoration.  With many years of cleaning tack, I set to work gently cleaning away years of dust and dirt from the leather case.  

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A Question Often Asked...Will I get another one like this?

By Mark Johnson on Jul 08, 2022

Quite often I hear, I sadly missed that lovely piece you had in last week. Will I get another I'm asked, my reply is the same, I am afraid not.  Finding these lovely bits of history is hard enough, trying to...

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Stunning & Substantial Metal Bound Victorian Oak Chest

By Mark Johnson on Jul 09, 2021

A large Victorian metal bound oak chest with domed lid is an impressive, belt and braces piece.  Full of character and definitely made to last a lifetime, but just how many? It still looks great.   Although...

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19th Century Painted Pine Side Board

By Mark Johnson on Jun 28, 2021

Solid, substantial and so cavernous. Makes this 19th century painted pine cupboard with two drawers above two doors a must have piece. Trying to imagine the family house it may have originally been used in a...

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Antique Gypsy Table With Bobbin Legs Circa 1900

By Mark Johnson on Jun 27, 2021

Richly coloured antique gypsy table with a octagonal waxed pine top.

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Remember the days when you could go walk into a Library and pick up a book?

By Mark Johnson on Jun 08, 2021

Antique Pine Library Step Ladder With Brass Step Inlays By Pioneer

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